I am sure plenty have tried to DIY it  Indeed plenty have tried to DIY it..... and then accounting firms like us are left to clean up the mess! 

.- $36k long term rent not taking into consideration vacancies- We will be doing cleaning/turning over units by ourselves.

Did you find their offerings to be clean and free of liabilities?

Any recommendations for tear gas clean up?

Just need a cleaning lady and maintenance company on call.

Any recommendations for tear gas clean up?

You report your total revenue from all sources and then deduct your cleaning expenses for income tax reporting.

Time would be the biggest variable.Assuming the same repeatable services will have to be provided for STR & MTR, that are not provided for LTR, the costs may not be that different.Taking care of lawns, monitoring & paying utilities, taking calls, etc.Some services will be the same, but vary in frequency: cleanings, resupplying amenities, responding to inquiries, bookings, granting access, etc.

The unit was vacant for a month or so prior to their move-in and had been professionally cleaned.

For rental to be in same condition when rented by tenants, I will need to: touch-up paint, clean house, wash windows, clean carpet.